Referred to as a "drop-off apron", this type of apron provides frontal protection and offers surgeons in the operating theatre a straightforward and rapid changeover. It falls into the category of open aprons according to industry standards and canprovide protection levels starting from 0.25mm Pb. These aprons are customizable to suit the preferences and needs of healhcare professionals and are available in Minio, Leve, Svelte and Verde materials.
Minio: Minio is a fully leaded protection material with an advanced formulation making it an excellent choice for modalities where healthcare professionals do not require prolonged and continuous wear.
Leve: Leve is crafted from closely stacked lead, offering exceptional protection with reduced weight. This manufacturing technique ensures a balance of consisteny and flexibility in the protetive material.
Verde: Verde, on the other hand, is a lead-free and environment friendly material that utilises a blend of bismuth or tungsten or antimony. It ranks among the lightest materials globally and is highly favoured by surgeons due to its lightweight properties while providing the same level of protection as lead.
Svelte: Svelte employs a substitution technique, combining both lead and lead-free elements such as antimony, bismuth, and tungsten to create a material that is 20-30% lighter than most leaded materials. It is an ideal choice for cathlabs or any modality requiring extended apron use.
